Vivo S50 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 leads — 72/100 vs 65/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo S50 is faster in AnTuTu (1,794,400 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S50
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1794400 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1923 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5179 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 196g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S50 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Vivo S50 scores 7 points higher (72/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S50 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1794400 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $390 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S50 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 58.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (68/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo S50 edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo S50 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo S50 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S50 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo S50 leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S50 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.